Author: Tyler Smith

Pacers Season Recap: This is only the beginning

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — What a season. What a ride. If Pacer fans were handed the script of the 2023-2024 season last September, 100% of them would have signed the document. And though the season has ended with some crushing losses in the Conference Finals, it was truly a season to remember […]

Where does Sunday’s win rank among all-time Pacer victories?

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor Sunday’s Game 7 victory at Madison Square Garden was one for the history books. The young and inexperienced Pacers team walked into one of the craziest environments in sports and responded with an NBA-playoff record by shooting 67% for the game. It was easily the biggest Pacers win in at […]

Pacers “embarrassed” in Game 5, but opportunity remains

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor The entire Pacers season continues to be defined by two things: head-scratching losses and big-time responses. Each time you think they’ve turned the corner, they lay an egg. Each time you give up on them, they respond. Rinse and repeat. This time, however, they’ve put themselves in a win-or-go-home situation, […]

Game 1 Recap: Missed opportunity, or a sign the Pacers can win?

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor It didn’t take long for some drama and controversy to enter the newest chapter of the Pacers/Knicks story. A wildly entertaining Game One at Madison Square Garden ended with some head-scratching calls, and an opportunity lost for the Pacers. Here’s my question: Will Game One prove to be the Pacers’ […]

There’s nothing better than Playoff Basketball at the Fieldhouse

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Did you miss that Playoff drama? The Indiana Pacers hosted a playoff game for the first time in five years on Friday night, and the Indiana crowd was instantly reminded of the anxiety and thrill that a big game can bring. Despite losing the second, third, and fourth […]

From the court to the community: Myles Turner embodies Pacers basketball

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — This is a Myles Turner appreciation column. The longest tenured current Pacer has been through a lot in his nine-year career with Indiana. Through all of the ups and downs, he has consistently remained a good teammate and good role model for the community. He also continues to […]

Haliburton, Pacers looking for answers with 13 games to play

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The question on everyone’s mind these days: What is going on with Tyrese Haliburton? The Pacers star put together an absolutely historic first half of the season, but has been searching for any semblance of that level of production since returning from his hamstring injury. As he goes, […]

Pacers enter stretch run with many scenarios in play

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — Sixty games down. Twenty-two to go. After following the busy All-Star weekend with a 3-1 home-stand, the Indiana Pacers (34-26) are gearing up for the stretch run with a wide range of outcomes to still be determined. This season has been filled with several high highs, and some […]

Will Buddy stay or go?

By TYLER SMITH (@TylerSmith_ISL)ISL Editor INDIANAPOLIS — The NBA Trade Deadline is quickly approaching, and the Indiana Pacers remain as one of the teams to watch. The Deadline is set for Thursday, February  8th at 3 PM ET. Of course, the Pacers already made a huge splash by trading for Pascal Siakam three weeks ago. […]